I have an job interview in three days at a large public university medical center in the U.S. As the job has a public speaking component, they are asking all the candidates to give a 3-5 minute presentation on a technology or academia topic. How should I handle this? [more inside]
posted on Oct 3, 2008 - 3 answers

What do you think about Kansans? What are the stereotypes? [more inside]
posted on Sep 19, 2008 - 43 answers

Please recommend a public speaking workshop in Toronto. [more inside]
posted on Aug 1, 2008 - 4 answers

How do I give an effective presentation without Powerpoint? [more inside]
posted on Jul 26, 2008 - 21 answers

What is a workshop? I have been giving public speeches at conferences and the like for years, but occasionally I am asked to give a workshop and I'm not sure what one is or how to do one under the specific circumstances that I am often in. [more inside]
posted on Feb 9, 2008 - 28 answers

[ConversationFilter] Me no speaky so good no more. Please help! [more inside]
posted on Jan 19, 2008 - 26 answers

How do I survive a presentation-laden semester w/ social-anxiety? [more inside]
posted on Jan 14, 2008 - 15 answers

I've been invited to speak at an event - for an entire hour. How can I keep the audience awake? [more inside]
posted on Jan 9, 2008 - 21 answers

The regents of my university want to redevelop the land holding the student apartments where I live. There's a public meeting on the subject this Friday and I've signed up to speak. I'm fine with speaking in public, but I'm clueless about participating in local politics — never gone to a school board meeting or called my congressperson or anything. What can I do to make my comments as effective as possible?
posted on Nov 7, 2007 - 17 answers

How do I get over my fear of speaking in public... in a foreign language? I can barely function when speaking in my second language, partially because of this fear. [more inside]
posted on Nov 6, 2007 - 14 answers

I'm looking for tips and tricks to ease public speaking anxiety in a former stutterer. Please help! [more inside]
posted on Jul 28, 2007 - 11 answers

What are some of the leading books/online seminars/workshops/etc. for learning great presentation skills? [more inside]
posted on Jul 2, 2007 - 6 answers

I'm generally a fairly confident guy. I write well. I can carry on an intelligent conversation. I'm a salesman by training. I acted on stage in high school. In college I could deliver (and enjoy) speeches of all sorts. I can even hold my own when interviewed for the newspaper or for a podcast. But when it comes to speaking on live radio, I'm a nervous wreck. What can I do to improve? [more inside]
posted on Feb 1, 2007 - 18 answers

Are there any pro or amateur actors out there who can recommend some good books (or sites) on acting or public speaking? [more inside]
posted on Jan 28, 2007 - 16 answers

How do I give the best instructional presentation ever? [more inside]
posted on Dec 15, 2006 - 13 answers

Any online repository where one could find future speaking engagements in one place? [more inside]
posted on Jun 28, 2006 - 1 answers

I've been asked to fill in for someone at a workshop. Problem is that I've never led a workshop, at a conference or otherwise. What are some pointers and tips on how I can be successful while making it interesting and informative for the audience? [more inside]
posted on Jun 20, 2006 - 10 answers

I'm speaking on a panel at a tech conference tomorrow for the first time. I'm nervous. Any last-minute suggestions or advice for preparing for a 1.5 hour moderated discussion in front of a big crowd? [more inside]
posted on Dec 5, 2005 - 19 answers

Help! I am the Best Man in a wedding on Saturday. I understand I am expected to give a speach/toast at some point. Problem is, the last time I was at a wedding I was 10 years-old. I have no idea what kind of speech or toast the Best Man gives... What is traditional of the Best Man's speech, when is it given, etc....
posted on Jun 7, 2005 - 16 answers

Questioning the relevance of Toastmasters International, what is a good way to refine personal speaking?
posted on Sep 14, 2004 - 5 answers

I need some advice on how to present myself well on television. It seems that this has become a (very unwelcome) side effect of my current job [details thither...]
posted on Jan 6, 2004 - 16 answers

Does anybody know of alternative ways to get over an extremely irrational fear of public speaking/presenting?
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posted on Jan 3, 2004 - 22 answers